The director Demi Moore was “absolutely right” to challenge in 1990: “She knows her own mind”

Demi Moore challenged director Jerry Zucker over how Molly should be portrayed in the 1990 film *Ghost*, and screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin said her choices were “absolutely right”. The article presents her willingness to speak up as an example of female actors asserting their perspective in an industry where women have often had less influence behind the camera.

Rubin said Moore was drawn to Molly’s feisty side and stood up for what she believed the character required. *Ghost*, starring Moore opposite Patrick Swayze, grossed $505.7 million against a $22 million budget and became a breakout role for her. The article also notes that only three women have won the Best Director Oscar.